How To Make Frosted Marshmallow Brownies
These yummy frosted marshmallow brownies are so fudgy, gooey, and chocolatey, you might just want to eat them with a fork!
Thanks so much for stopping buy! I know you came for the recipe, but I hope you don’t mind me sharing a bit about my inspiration for these marshmallow brownies, as well as a few tips and photos to make it easy for you to make them yourself!
Years ago a local ice cream shop had marshmallow sundaes on their menu. It was my go-to order whenever we would stop in. Simple soft serve vanilla with a smooth melted marshmallow topping. Hold the whip cream for me. Instead I asked for chocolate sauce on top!
That combination of chocolate and melted marshmallow! I really could have skipped the ice cream altogether!
These rich chocolate marshmallow brownies are reminiscent of that favourite summertime treat! Especially if you serve them with a scope of vanilla ice cream!
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I love recipes that don’t require a mixer. There is something therapeutic about whisking and stirring together a batter, and watching it come together perfectly. But, feel free to use a mixer if you prefer.
What you will need to make brownies
- A wire balloon whisk or hand mixer
- mixing bowl
- 8 inch square pan
- parchment paper
- marshmallows
- flour
- eggs
- sugar
- cocoa
- butter
- baking powder
- chopped nuts (optional)
- sharp knife for cutting (I find a chefs knife gives a nice clean cut)
Why you will love this recipe
- No mixer required
- Freeze well
- Cut large for dessert or small for a snack
- Served with vanilla ice cream they make an extra special decadent dessert
- Simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry
How to make Frosted Marshmallow Brownies
Step One – Combine melted butter and cocoa powder. Stir until smooth.
Step Two – Add sugar and stir until well combined. Mixture will be thick, so a wooden spoon works best.
Step Three – Add eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
Step Four. – Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to cocoa mixture and whisk until smooth and well combined. Add chopped nuts if you are using and stir well.
Step Five. – Pour into parchment lined baking pan and bake at 375 for 35 minutes.
Step Six – remove from oven and top with 19 regular marshmallows cut in half (top to bottom), return to oven for 3 minutes to allow marshmallows to melt (don’t let marshmallows brown)
Step Seven – remove from oven and using a fork or offset spatula, squeeze down marshmallows to close any gaps, and allow to cool completely
Frost – combine all frosting ingredients and whisk until smooth, pour over cooled marshmallows and spread with an offset spatula. Refrigerate until frosting is set.
Tips to make these easy peasy
- have all ingredients measured and ready to go before you begin
- use clean kitchen scissors sprayed with non-stick spray to make cutting marshmallows a breeze
- allow parchment to come up over edges of pan to easily lift prepared brownies out of the pan for cutting
- for clean cuts, run a large chef’s knife under hot water and quickly dry before each cut
- for large dessert brownies cut until 16 squares or for snack size cut into 32 small squares
Who doesn’t love a fudgey, gooey brownie?! Nobody I know that’s for sure!
Why not bake up a batch of these rich, chocolatey marshmallow brownies? Whether for an after school snack or a decadent dessert, this will quickly become a family favourite!
And, if you ever come across a marshmallow sundae on the menu, trust me, ask to top it with chocolate sauce and hold the whipped cream! You can thank me later!
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Other sweet squares you might enjoy…
Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Coconut Key Lime Napoleon Squares
Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake Bars
Frosted Marshmallow Brownies
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
- 19 regular white marshmallows cut in half top to bottom
- For Frosting
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ cups sifting icing sugar
- just a splash of milk to moisten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Stir in sugar using a wooden spoon. Mixture will be thick
- Add eggs and vanilla, and whisk until well combined and smooth
- Whisk or sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.
- Stir in nuts if using
- Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and arrange marshmallow halves to cover the brownie base. Return to oven for 3 minutes, then remove from oven and using a fork, gently squeeze down marshmallows. Set aside to cool completely
- Combine frosting ingredients and using an offset spatula, smooth frosting over the cooled marshmallow brownies. Refridgerate to firm up frosting.
- Cut into equal size squares. 16 large squares or 24-32 small squares for snack size
I’m sharing this recipe with my daughter right now. She’s the bakers, pudding maker in our house 😉 and I need to taste this gooey yumminess. It sounds so delicious
I love to try this! My grandkids will love them
These look amazing!! Thanks for sharing!